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Connecting to UCI's Modem Pool with OS X

Requirements:

The following requirements must be met:

1. You have activated your UCInetID and password.

2. Your Mac is running system X (10) or later. If you are running 9.x or earlier, refer to the Mac PPP Remote Access directions.

Step 1. Configuring TCP/IP

Go to the Apple menu, choose System Preferences..., and choose Network.

If you have another Internet Service Provider like Pacific Bell or AOL, this will write over the settings. Either write down all the settings to restore them later or click on Location > New Location and name it UC Irvine Modem (or something to differentiate it as UCI's connection). This will insure that you don't write over your original configurations.

1. Most Macs supported by OS X will have a modem built-in. Set Configure to Internal Modem. If you are using an external modem, select the appropriate configuration option.
2. Under the TCP/IP tab, set the Configure: pop-up menu to Using PPP.
3. In the Domain Name Servers field, type 128.200.1.201, hit Return, and enter the second number, 128.200.192.202
4. In the Search Domains field, type uci.edu
5. Click the PPP tab.

Step 2. Configuring PPP

1. In the Service Provider: field, type something indicating you are connecting through the UC Irvine.
2. The Telephone Number field should be set to 824-9999

   If you live outside of the 949 area code, you will need to add 1-949 to your dial up number. Using UCI's modem pool is free for faculty, staff and students. However, you may incur charges from the phone company if this is a long distance or toll charge. You should disable call waiting if you have it, otherwise incoming calls can hang your session. To disable call waiting from Pacific Bell, put in *70, before the number. GTE uses 70#.

3. The Account Name: field should be set to your UCInetID. This is generally the part before the @ sign of your email address. Only use the first part, qsmith not qsmith@uci.edu
4. The Password: field should be set to the password corresponding to your UCInetID.

Step 3. Choosing your modem

With Network still active, click the Modem tab.

1. Verify that the default modem settings are correct under the Modem tab.
2. If you are using the built-in modem, Modem: should be set to Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.90);
3. Sound: should be set to On;
4. Dialing: should be set to Tone; and
5. Wait for dial tone before dialing should be checked.
6. Click Save to save your changes.

Step 4. Dialing Up to UCI

The best way to dial up to the University is to use the Internet Connect utility in Applications. Internet Connect should be dragged to the dock for convenient access when connecting and disconnecting.

• To connect, simply click the Connect button in the Internet Connect window.
• To disconnect, click Disconnect.

Once you are connected, the status area will state what speed you are connected and the duration of your connection. You can now run any Internet software you have including Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Telnet, Eudora, etc. Look for Internet programs in your Internet Folder on your Hard Drive. You can also do a search using Find... from the File Menu.

UCI has site licenses for Netscape Navigator and Eudora Pro. You can download copies from NACS' Macintosh Archive. Using your web browser, go to http://mac.nacs.uci.edu for directions on how to access the archive.

There are two common errors that you may encounter.

• Authentication Failed: Your Login Name (UCInetID) and/or password is incorrect. Highlight your UCInetID and password and delete them. Retype them in lowercase letters. If you are still unable to connect, you may need to come to NACS' Help Desk with a picture ID to get your password reset.

• Stops at "Starting Network Protocols" (Mac OS 8.1 and below): You have exceeded your Prime Time allotment for the week. Click disconnect and try again during non Prime Time.
  

  Modem usage per person (UCInetID) during "Prime Time" will be limited to a fixed number of hours each week. This limit will be set at 10 hours per week. Total usage outside of Prime Time will not be limited (except by the usage demands of others). More detailed information can be found at the LifeLine Modem Policy . Prime Time is currently defined as 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Sunday - Thursday.

Appendix

UCInetID Activation:

If you have not activated your UCInetID, go to NACS' Lab B (EG 1140) during business hours and ask the on-duty consultant for help or obtain the activation document, "Activating Your UCInetID" from the rack outside Lab B or in EG 2130. You may also go to the UCInetID web page at: http://activate.uci.edu

How to determine the version of your Operating System:

To determine the version of your OS, go to the Finder by clicking on the desktop or choosing Finder from the Finder Menu in the top right corner. While in the Finder, go to the Apple Menu in the top left corner and choose About This Mac. This will tell you the version of your OS.

Updated: May 01, 2004

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